chit

Example Sentences

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They will then understand the chit as worthless, which must mean the exclusion of the debtor from the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

His conversation with Strunk didn’t last long, more of an introduction followed by some quick chit chat.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2023

Uninsured depositors will get an “advance dividend” within the next week, and a chit for their uninsured funds.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2023

Most birds migrate at night, and many give a species-specific "chit," "zeep" or other call-note while in flight.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2022

“Just some little chit of a girl,” Pearl pouted, “and she has nothing to do with me.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck